Meet Your Redding Oral Surgeon
Shaun Burlingame, DDS, MD
A dual-degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon trained at NYU, Dr. Burlingame combines full-scope surgical expertise with a down-to-earth style that puts patients at ease.
Biography
About Dr. Burlingame
Dr. Burlingame grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, spending as much time outdoors as possible. While earning his BA in Biology with honors from the University of Utah, he met his wife Cassie, an Idaho native.
After graduation, his educational journey took them east to New York City, where he earned his DDS from NYU College of Dentistry, ranking in the top 5% of his class and earning induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) dental honor society. During dental school he developed a passion for oral and maxillofacial surgery and continued his training at NYU Langone Health, Bellevue Hospital Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and the Manhattan VA, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He earned both his medical degree and his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certificate from NYU, then moved back out west to live the outdoor lifestyle he and his wife love.
Dr. Burlingame is trained in administering conscious sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia for both adult and pediatric patients, and holds certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. He is an active member of several local and national dental, medical, and surgical associations.
Full-Scope Surgical Care
What Dr. Burlingame treats
Dental Implant Surgery
Including full-mouth rehabilitation and X-Guide™ 3D-navigated implant placement.
Soft & Hard Tissue Grafting
Bone and gum grafting to rebuild healthy foundations for restoration.
Dentoalveolar & Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
Extractions, impacted teeth, orthodontic exposures, and preparation for dentures.
Oral Pathology & Orthognathic Surgery
Oral pathology and corrective jaw surgery, planned with up-to-date virtual surgical planning.
Sedation & Anesthesia
Conscious sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia for both adults and children.
Patient Care & Anesthesia
Your consultation with Dr. Burlingame
Before treatment begins, Dr. Burlingame will review your health history and walk you through your upcoming procedure, your anesthesia options, and estimated costs, so you feel informed, prepared, and confident in your care.
- A clear diagnosis supported by advanced 3D imaging
- An anesthesia plan matched to your procedure and health
- Written cost and insurance estimates before treatment
Education & Training
Professional education
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery CertificateNYU College of Dentistry / NYU Langone Health / Bellevue Hospital Center
- Certificate of General SurgeryNYU School of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)NYU School of Medicine
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)NYU College of Dentistry, top 5% of class, OKU honor society
- BA in Biology, Minor in ChemistryUniversity of Utah, with honors, Dean's List
Credentials
Licensure, memberships & honors
- Dental licensure: California, New York, New Jersey
- BLS · ACLS · PALS · ATLS certified
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (2013–present)
- California Dental Association (2020–present)
- American Medical Association (2015–present)
- American Dental Association (2010–present)
- Chief Resident, OMS Service at NYU / Bellevue (2019–2020)
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Omega Chapter (2014)
- NYU Student of the Year (2012–2013)
- Honors in Research; Honors in Head & Neck Anatomy
- Cyst development after endodontic treatment of dens in dente (with Naik & Doscher)
- Diagnosis and management of a large mandibular odontogenic myxoma, presented at the NY Institute of Clinical Oral Pathology, Weill Cornell Medicine (2019)
- Fully guided, flapless, immediately loaded full-fixed prostheses, NYU Symposium on Advanced Implant Reconstruction (2014)
- Predictive factors in opioid administration for acute odontalgia, AAOMS Annual Meeting (2014)
Outside the Office
Home is Northern California
Dr. Burlingame and his wife Cassie moved back out west for exactly what Redding offers: mountains, rivers, and room to roam. Together with their two young children and their dog Ruth, they spend their free time camping, hiking, biking, skiing, and boating.
Dr. Burlingame’s commitment to care is rooted in the place he calls home. In the North State, his patients are also his neighbors, and that connection shapes the way he practices.
About Riverside Oral Surgery
Also at Riverside Oral Surgery
Meet Dr. Francisco Suarez
UCLA-trained oral & maxillofacial surgeon with fellowship training in orthognathic surgery, TMJ disorders, and oral pathology at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles. Dr. Suarez provides the practice's TMJ treatment, including Botox® and steroid injections.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Burlingame today
New patients and referrals are always welcome. Our team will help you find a convenient time and answer any questions about sedation, insurance, or financing.